Short Bio
Ali Abbas Zafar is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. He is known for directing films such as Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gunday, Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai and Bharat. Zafar is a talented director with a knack for making commercial films that are also critically acclaimed. He is one of the most successful directors working in Bollywood today.
Wiki/Overview
Full Name: | Ali Abbas Zafar |
Nick Name: | N/A |
Profession: | Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
Known For: | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gunday, Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai and Bharat |
Date of Birth: | 17 January 1982 (age 41 years) |
Age (as in 2023): | 41 years old |
Place of Birth: | Dehradun, India |
Father: | Mohammed Shams Alam |
Mother: | N/A |
Spouse: | Alicia Zafar (m. 2021) |
Education: | Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication |
Alma Mater: | Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and Film and Television Institute of India, Pune |
Organization: | N/A |
Residence: | Mumbai, India |
Hometown: | N/A |
Nationality: | Indian |
Religion: | Islam |
Height: | 6’2” |
Weight: | 80 Kgs |
Zodiac Sign: | Capricorn |
Early Life
Ali Abbas Zafar was born on 17 January 1982 in Dehradun, India. He is the son of Mohammed Shams Alam and . He studied at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. He then went on to study film at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
Career
Ali Abbas Zafar began his career as an assistant director on films such as Chak De! India and My Name Is Khan. He made his directorial debut with the film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan in 2011. The film was a critical and commercial success. He followed it up with the films Gunday (2014), Sultan (2016), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) and Bharat (2019). All of these films were commercial successes.
Education
Ali Abbas Zafar graduated from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. He then went on to study film at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
Family & Affairs
Ali Abbas Zafar is married to Alicia Zafar. They have no children.
Appearance
Ali Abbas Zafar is a tall and well-built man. He has dark hair and brown eyes.
Money Factor
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Favorites
Ali Abbas Zafar’s favorite films are The Godfather, The Shawshank Redemption and The Dark Knight. His favorite TV shows are Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones and The Office. His favorite books are The Alchemist, The Kite Runner and The God of Small Things. His favorite music is Bollywood music.
Achievements
Ali Abbas Zafar has won numerous awards for his work, including the Filmfare Award for Best Director for Sultan and the Producers Guild Film Award for Best Director for Tiger Zinda Hai.
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Trivia & Facts
- Ali Abbas Zafar is a big fan of cricket.
- He is a trained martial artist.
- He is a self-confessed foodie.
- He is a big fan of Hollywood movies.
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